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These are the specs
Originally this was the Kaneie Tora Higo Kago katana.
The 25,5 cm tsuka is mounted with copper F/K. It has a fulwrap Same and black leather ito.
The Menuki is modern brass dragons made in Japan.
Tsuba is Sukashi Grass and crescent moon
Seppa is copper.
All copperparts was patinated in roukusho-bath.
Also the brass habaki were patinated.
Saya is carved from Abachi wood and perfectly fitted to the blade. It has horn kojiri and kurikata. Koiguchi is a copper band. The finish is a a light ishime look. Black with tiny red spots. It appears black but under a bright light it appears more darkbrown.
Sageo is black silk Nakafuji
The blade is Dotanuki style made of Aisi 1095 monosteel and diff. hardened and with Keshi Hadori polish.
Nagasa 73 cm.
Motokasane 7,6mm
Sakikasane 5,2mm
Motohaba 36mm
Sakihaba 28mm
Sori app. 15mm
The weight of the katana is app. 1300 grams without saya. The saya weight is app. 200 grams.
For more pictures, message me.
Keep in mind that before any custom was made the purchase price for this piece was 1350 Euro
This wonderful piece will go for 1200€ + shipping costs (EU, I live in Belgium)
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